Women's Track & Field

Ohio Track and Field Returns from Jesse Owens Classic

Apr 21, 2018

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio track and field returns to Athens after a weekend competing against in-state rival, Ohio State, at the 2018 Jesse Owens Classic where senior Ellen Isaac recorded a win for Ohio in the 5K.

Running EventsIn the 100m dash, freshman Abby Summers (Powell, Ohio) finished first for Ohio with a final time of 12.71 to place 26th overall. Summers also finished first for the 'Cats in the 200m dash with a time of 25.47.

Sophomore Marissa Handel (Highland Heights, Ohio) recorded a 400m dash time of 57.08 to place 14th overall.

In the 800m dash, junior Emily Deering (Geneva, Ohio) placed in the top-10 with a final time of 2:10.45.

In the 1500m, sophomore Melissa Koziol (Burton, Ohio) was the first finisher for the 'Cats with a final time of 4:37.77.

Senior Ellen Isaac (Mansfield, Ohio) secured the win in the 5K with a final time of 17:16.39.

In the 100m hurdles, Mya Hodge (Dublin, Ohio) placed 10th with a final time of 14.57.